Air Force Academy 25th Anniversary (1954-1979)

Some good vintage aircraft shots mixed with history

Department Of Defense

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The Anniversary Of The Air Force Academy — On The Threshold Of Tradition – Usaf Academy 1954-1979

Covers The 25 Years Since The Enabling Legislation Founding Of The Academy. Describes Basic Mission And Curriculum. Narrated By Men Who Were In The First Class Up Through A Cadet In The Class Of 1979. Several Cadets Give Their Views On Which Facet Of Training Benefitted Most In Their Careers. Involved Are: The First Graduate To Become A General Officer, A Vietnam Ace, A Former Pow, An Astronaut, The First Football All-American, Etc. The Commandant Discusses Differences And Similarities Of Cadets Over The Years, And Reviews The Academy’s Growth In Its First Quarter Century.